Business Continuity Manager - APAC

Social network you want to login/join with:Business Continuity Manager – APAC, Londoncol-narrow-leftClient:Location:London, United KingdomJob Category:Other-EU work permit required:Yescol-narrow-rightJob Reference:204b5b3ae5faJob Views:17Posted:18.06.2025Expiry Date:02.08.2025col-wideJob Description:Who are we?Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.Howden is looking for a skilled Business Continuity Manager to join our growing Global Business Continuity team. You will be responsible for supporting the Group Business Continuity Manager, acting as a subject matter expert for business continuity operations across our APAC offices.You will play a crucial role in safeguarding the company\’s resilience through Business Impact Analysis (BIA), business continuity planning and implementation, annual reviews and scenario exercising. This includes supporting the oversight and implementation of the Business Continuity Policy to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.Please note this is a full-time, permanent role that is based in our central London office. This role follows a hybrid work pattern and the expectation is to be onsite 3 days per week on average. You are also expected to regularly travel across APAC region and volume of travel is dependent on business need.Role Responsibilities:1. Strategy and PlanningEngagement with our continually expanding APAC region to ensure robust business continuity plans are in place that are regularly reviewed, updated and tested.Actively plans ahead for foreseeable risks to the operational continuity of the GroupSupports Crisis Management teams in the event of a disaster situationDelivers high-quality advice to the business in a practical and commercially focused way concerning business continuity planning and any relevant matters that reduces risk, resolve issues and maximise the opportunity for the business to deliver on its goalsSupports the business in winning and retaining clients by contributing in a timely manner to due diligence requestsDevelops and provides education and awareness of business continuity planning and instils a culture of preparedness within the organisationManagement and oversight of the mass notification tool2. Business Continuity PlanningBusiness Impact Analysis (BIA): Conduct BIA assessments to identify critical processes, dependencies, and recovery time objectivesDevelop and maintain robust Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) to mitigate potential risks and ensure uninterrupted operations across APACBCP Reviews: Support Group entities to regularly assess and update their BCPs to reflect changes in business processes, technology, and organisational structureScenario Testing: Plan and execute scenario tests to evaluate the effectiveness and readiness of the BCPs, identifying areas for improvementStakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, and external partners, to ensure alignment with business continuity strategiesIncident Response: Coordinate and lead response efforts in the event of a business disruption or crisis, minimising potential impacts and facilitating recovery3. TechnicalManagement of a business continuity software system for the production, distribution,assessment and review of business continuity plans and BIAs across APAC to ensure these are in line with Group requirementsWorks with the APAC entities to identify their needs for business continuity advice and guidance and determines the best means of delivering these, balancing system requirements and compliance/best practiceRole Requirements:Experience/strong track record of business continuity planning and management of disaster situations within Insurance or Financial Services, working regularly with senior executivesKnowledge of BCI Good Practice Guidelines / ISO22301 best practiceCBCI accreditation or working towards completion is a bonusAvailable for regular APAC travelStrong communication, presentation, and negotiation skillsWhat do we offer in return?A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something newWe support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challengesWe are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyondReasonable adjustmentsWe\’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.If you\’re excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr